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Soul Rice

4.6 (297 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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I think this was Malaysian Curry
Priscilla L.

I was between the border of South San Francisco and Pacifica and wanted to try a new restaurant out and I decided on this one with some friends. This restaurant is right off the Skykine blvd and the starting point of entering Pacifica where if you keep going you will hit the ocean and be one with the sunset. This appears to be popular with the locals as we saw many people came in to order takeout. The owner and waiters were nice and checked on us with our meals. We ordered four dishes the beef chow fun had good flavor and texture. The Maylaysian Curry was Cooked with chicken, beef BBQ pork, and prawns along with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots and had great flavor we enjoyed. It goes great over white rice. Salt & Pepper Pork Chop was Crispy pork chop tossed in garlic and jalapeno was great texture and crispiness but wish it had more flavor to it but overall a solid dish. And k always enjoy a good Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce that was Eggplant sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a spicy garlic sauce was good as well. I hope to come back again to try other dishes. All the diners seem to be having a good time. This is a solid restaurant to come eat here. Yummy in my tummy and I hope to try the Truffle Beef Mushroom Fried Rice and Honey Walnut Prawns with Pumpkin sounds yummy in my future tummy

Sauteed String Beans
Amia A.

I'm a fan of soul rice, we ordered chicken fried rice, salt and pepper fish filet, green beans, and honey walnut prawns. The service was amazing, super friendly and attentive. Definitely would come again

Beef Chow Fun
Louise T.

I saw this place on Tik Tok and wanted to check it out. I came here for dinner on a Friday night and took a look at the menu. First thing I thought was the pricing on these items were very close if not the same as if I were dining in San Francisco. I don't mind paying a higher price for really delicious food. However, this was not the case unfortunately. Service was decent, but the food was very lacking in flavor and seasoning. The wings were crispy, but very dry. I wish they came with a side of sauce for dipping. The beef chow fun was decent. I felt like the noodles were too fat and the addition of cabbage threw me off. The biggest disappointment for me was the kung pao chicken. It was not spicy at all and it almost looked like the kitchen ran out sauce. The main theme here overall for dinner was very dry and no sauce! I like my food saucy so I will not we back to diner here. I am sorry, but I felt like kung pao chicken from Panda Express was 10 times better! I would not recommend this place, but please be the judge for yourself . The one thing I did like was their jasmine tea.

Honey Walnut Prawns w/Pumpkin
Greg G.

Delicious food!!! What a gem tucked in Pacifica. Had the sizzling rice soup, honey walnut prawns w pumpkin and salt and paper fish. Delicious, flavorful, and good customer service. Will definitely be back

Veggie Chow Mein
Christina F.

This was our first time here. A cozy hidden gem on the rim of Pacifica & Daly City. The atmosphere felt like home, the customer service was top notch. The food was amazing, they even had delicious vegan options for some of our family members. We got the salt & pepper spicy wings, asparagus & salmon plate, veggie chow mein, shrimp fried rice, ma po tofu, eggplant in spicy garlic sauce. Everything was so good we went back for more the next day. We ordered the orange chicken & Korean chicken wings. We found our new favorite food spot, definitely food for the soul. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND you stop by for visit. If you go during dinner time, be patient as it fills up quickly.

Sauté mixed vegetables yummy!
Terry B.

I ordered the Delux Mixed Vegetables and it was so fresh and light. Pot stickers were perfect Really healthy clean cooking, my compliments to the Chef, we'll be returning!

scallion pancake
Sally Z.

I stumbled upon this place online after randomly watching someone review this spot and mention their delicious honey walnut shrimp (one of my FAVE dishes) and I'm SO glad I bookmarked this spot to try it! I called ahead to make a reservation for me and my friend and I really recommend this if you want to dine-in. It's a small restaurant and there aren't that many tables inside but it also seems most customers order for takeout here. Quite a lot of people were waiting for their to-go orders when I was there. My friend and I were pretty hungry so we tried: - scallion pancake - honey walnut prawn with pumpkin (of course) - beef chow fun - garlic noodles 10/10 for all of them and very reasonably priced! I'm a noodle fiend and I loved the chow fun and garlic noodles. Solid portion sizes and delicious flavors. I was most excited for the honey walnut prawns and it did NOT disappoint. It was a first for me to have it served with pumpkin and it was really good! I also really appreciated the kind and attentive service. The only small issue I experienced was parking: very limited parking near the restaurant but thankfully I was able to find a spot in the nearby neighborhood, which will probably be your best bet. Expect a short walk to get back to the restaurant. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this place and I highly recommend to anyone looking for some authentic Chinese food without breaking the bank!

scallion pancakes
Elena W.

Came here for dinner to catch up with a friend and I was so pleasantly surprised! It's definitely a kind of random spot. From the outside it looks like a restaurant that I wouldn't bother going to based on location, kind of a hole in the wall place. But my friend said she was influenced by social media that this place was worth trying, and omg it was actually very good! Scallion pancakes were so flakey, wish there was a sauce to pair with this but it was still good without. Honey walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, and garlic noodles were all so good as well. I did not expect the food to be so good in a random place like this. Parking is a little bit annoying but my friend found street parking in the nearby neighborhood. Bathroom is a little icky but pretty normal for a hole in the wall place, at least they have a bathroom lol. Food for the two of us (with ample leftovers) cost like $70 with tax and tip. The restaurant even packed the leftovers for us which was nice. Overall, do not sleep on this place, it's got some really good food!

Salt & Pepper Pork Chop
Sharon S.

I'm happy to have found a neighborhood restaurant that serves above average Chinese food. Their menu isn't too extensive but does contain some of the more common and popular dishes. I ordered to go by calling in my order and was quoted 10-15 minutes. Four dishes totaled a little under $65. Mongolian beef - sizeable portion with a good amount of tender beef Green onion pancake - a little too deep fried and oily but not terrible Salt and pepper spareribs - crispy, flavorful and juicy with lots of jalapeños Sautéed string beans - good flavor The restaurant itself has a decent size dining room. Parking in the little lot is challenging as many of the spots are marked for other businesses. Overall a good choice for those lazy weeknights when takeout is better than cooking. Prices are a bit high for Chinese food but comparable to most places these days.

Green Sauteed String Beans !!
Jonathan F.

Went on a trip to Asia to Japan, Taiwan, and Korea and am so glad to finally have a nice succulent Chinese meal back in the Bay Area!! Chatted with the owner Daniel for a minute. Really cool, chill guy and made me feel right at home. I got his recommendations of the salt n pepper pork chops and Mongolian beef and they definitely hit the spot! The portions are MASSIVE and prices are very reasonable. Salt n pepper pork chops are perfectly fried and crispy while still juicy in the inside. Mongolian beef has a nice kick to it.. I'm a big spice fan so added the chili sauce on the side and it did the trick . Also ordered a side of the string beans and they were crunchy with an excellent taste. Other places over cook it and it gets too soggy but these were done to perfection maintaining its firm integrity. I'll order this every time forsure. I love the hole in the wall vibe here. They played good chill music and have lots of nice cultural artwork. They also do take out.. can't wait to try the other dishes like salt n pepper chicken wings/fish and fried rice. Ended up having a ton of food to take home. I'll def be coming back and for those lazy days...I'll hit up Soul Rice on door dash for take out

Curry chicken basil fried rice - so good
Oleg H.

Big fan of these guys. Everything was DELICIOUS. And the service - top notch. Really looking forward to trying the house specialties. On my visit - had the Mongolian Beef, wings app, and curry chicken fried rice. All were excellent and totally hit the spot.

Potstickers
Angel E.

The interior is a little on the smaller side. However, I can't complain because the food definitely makes up for it. Everything I had was great. The salt and pepper wings were amazing. Crispy, juicy wings. Very well seasoned. The chow fun with bbq pork is good. The sizzling rice soup was lacking a little flavor in my opinion. Pork potstickers were delicious and crispy. Mongolian beef was very tender and tasty. Lots of onions. The portions are quite large and can most definitely be shared with 2-3. The service is great. Food comes out quick and everything is hot and fresh. I would recommend if you are the area!

Truffle Beef Mushroom Fried Rice
Sean B.

Been here twice already and it's been solid both times. Food is really good -- fresh, tasty, Clean and comes out quick. No complaints at all. Owner is super friendly and actually checks in on you, which you don't see everywhere. Service is on point. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again.

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Great food. Great service. A nice local gem. Highly recommended. Ps - try the wonton soup. So good.

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Delicious! Very friendly. Reasonably priced and ready quickly. It is definately healthier than most. We love this place.

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Honey Walnut Prawns, Mongolian Beef and Chow Fun was so good. Will definitely go back to try other things.

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2 years ago

Got takeout from here recently. Ordered Singaporean noodles & some kind of fried rice, the portion is great, but both were very bland

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Combo fried rice is great. Ate for several meals. Reheats well if you have leftovers.

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Good clean Chinese food with friendly staff that have a clue! Best Chinese food in the area. Seriously.

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The food is good and at a reasonable price. Great place to pop in and get your fix !!! Great service.

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Ju Fu Restaurant - seafood crispy noodles $18.45

Ju Fu Restaurant

4.3(224 reviews)
4.3 mi
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Honestly I was not sure what to expect based on good reviews because with Chinese restaurants…read moreespecially it seems like there is an unreliable narrator issue. We sat down in this homey restaurant that felt like we'd been transported back in time to 1997 or so which I liked for a change. Nestled in an unassuming strip mall by some martial arts studio and a few other restaurants and stores. We ordered way too much food and the plates were huge. Highlights were the fried shredded pork with jalapenos, hot and sour soup, and orange chicken though everything was great. Best hot and sour soup I've ever had, great spice level and depth of flavor. The fried shredded pork was seasoned perfectly and went great with everything. We also had bbq pork chow mein and I was pleasantly surprised by the bbq pork being obviously house made fresh and not dried out bright red 40 like most places. Service and value were both great with a huge amount of leftovers and very accomadating but not suffocating service. We had about 7 dishes and it was about a hundred. Probably my second favorite chinese restaurant I've ever been to in my life.

I have ordered take out from here multiple times. The staff are always very friendly and everything…read moreis ready promptly. The food is very fresh and good quality. I have tried a variety of dishes, some standouts being kung pao chicken and general chicken. The egg rolls are very hearty and another great appetizer is the green onion pancake. A very quality spot!

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Tam's Cuisine of China - Egg rolls and Pot Stickers - part of mandarin dinner set

Tam's Cuisine of China

3.3(446 reviews)
1.1 mi
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The food here is absolutely phenomenal, and it comes in massive portions with more than enough for…read moreleftovers. I started coming here in 2022 and it, to this day, is my favorite Chinese food in the Bay Area. I've brought friends and family here and they all agree that it's absolutely delicious. We drive an hour to get here and it is totally worth it. Also the fastest you will get your food as well, and an absolutely beautiful interior.

Very disappointing experience…read more My mom has been a loyal customer here for over 5 years. Even if there's ever been an issue with a dish or the service, she's the type of person who just lets it go and never complains. Today was the first time she actually had a problem. She called in an order for salt and pepper prawns because she had been craving them all day. She picked up the food for our family, and when she got home, we realized they had given us salt and pepper pork instead. Mistakes happen, so I called the restaurant and they told me to bring back the pork and they'd have the correct order ready. When I got there, instead of apologizing or simply exchanging the order, they kept insisting my mom had ordered pork. I explained that misunderstandings happen over the phone, but my mom absolutely ordered the prawns. They refused to believe us. Then they wanted to charge an extra $5 for the prawns. At that point, I was tired of going back and forth. It honestly felt like they cared more about nickel-and-diming us over an extra $5 than providing good customer service. I finally said, "Fine, I'll pay." The husband just responded with, "Go," in a very rude tone. That was the moment I realized they were more focused on collecting the extra $5 than taking care of a loyal customer. The $5 wasn't even the issue--it was the principle. We drove back because of their mistake, returned the incorrect order, and were still expected to pay extra for the meal that was originally ordered. After supporting this restaurant for over five years, my mom wasn't given the benefit of the doubt even once. Customer service goes a long way, especially with long-time customers. Unfortunately, this experience showed us that loyalty doesn't seem to matter here. If you order takeout, I'd recommend having them repeat your order back to you a few times before you hang up to avoid the same situation.

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Dinner with cousin and Uncle B

Tam's Cuisine of China - Pot Stickers (6) at the back

Pot Stickers (6) at the back

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Top Pot - Beef Tongue (must try!)

Top Pot

4.6(448 reviews)
1.2 mi
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I was so surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet, because hands down, this is my favorite hot…read morepot place. An AYCE Hot Pot / Grill spot. I personally like to come here more for the hot pot option. FOOD: 9/10 An ample amount of options to choose from, including appetizers, drinks, meats, vegetables, seafood, noodles, and more. My go-to orders are always the tomato-based soup, brisket, Chinese donut, and homemade biang biang noodles, which, in my opinion, are a MUST! For dessert, no matter how full I am, I always gotta go for the fried buns with condensed milk. Their Thai Tea is also creamy and good! I love how they don't skimp on the milk. The sauce bar is great and has a lot of toppings and sauces to create your own hot pot dipping sauce concoction. My go-to is ponzu, sesame paste, hella garlic, chili oil, hella cilantro, and green onions. You already know. They serve a complimentary scoop of ice cream! They normally have 2-3 flavors to choose from. I always go for the green tea for the most part. SERVICE: 8/10 Staff is always quick, efficient, attentive, and nice! AMBIANCE: 9/10 Indoor and outdoor seating are available. I love how they have good-sized tables inside whether you're dining solo, with a small group, or with a big party. I also love that they still have their COVID shields. Why? I don't know. A little extra sanitary measure wouldn't hurt anyone, so why not? If you sit outside, they also have outdoor heaters, which is always a plus.

We went to Top Pot on a whim for dinner, and since we didn't have a reservation, we arrived a bit…read moreearlier to try to avoid the crowds. It was about 6pm on a Saturday and we luckily got seated, but larger parties started coming in within the hour. - PARKING - Lots of spots around the plaza area! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - You can sit outside or inside, but since it was a little windy that night, we opted to sit inside. They put us in the middle between two parties but we didn't mind. The tables have screens that help with the airflow of the stoves. You mark down everything you want on the menu paper, and then give it to the staff. Once they get your order in, they'll wipe off the menu paper and you can continue to order that way. - FOOD - We all got the half BBQ, half hot pot option. It's definitely a unique experience that you can't find everywhere, so I'm glad we got to try it! I got the mild spicy of the signature soup, but I think if I were to ever come back I'd probably get something without spice as it got to be a bit much with the veggies! The meat quality is pretty decent here as well, and I liked the variety of sides you can get here. - OVERALL - A solid spot with a unique dining experience if you get the half and half option!

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Grand HotPot

4.2(699 reviews)
1.1 mi
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First time trying hot pot. Great service and great food!…read more Had the prime beef with an assortment of fresh veggies - so good! Appetizers were the perfect size and quantity. Meal left us feeling comfortable and clean. :)

It's a Saturday night and the family wants AYCE hot pot. Grand HotPot is one of the few places that…read morehas a minimal wait and decent price point. $26.99/pp Lunch & Happy Hour (excludes Dinner Items) Lunch hours: 12 pm to 4 pm Happy Hour: 9 pm to 12 am (single diner price is $30.99) All You Can Eat & Drink - max 90 minutes Self-serve drinks and ice cream included $24.99/pp Seniors age 65 years and older $12.99/pp Children age 6-12 years $7.99/pp Children age 5 years and under $36.99/pp All Day Dinner (Single Diner $40.99) All You Can Eat & Drink - max 90 minutes Self-serve drinks and ice cream included $34.99/pp Seniors age 65 years and older $19.99/pp Children age 6-12 years $10.50/pp Children age 5 years and under Birthday person eats free - exact date and ID required, limit 1 free for parties of over 4 people) Upon entry, add your name to the waiting list on the right. They will only seat you if your whole party is present. Upon seating and getting the menu, you'll need to choose your soup base first. Then you mark off each item you want with a checkmark. The kitchen determines the quantity based on how many is in your party. (This is one thing I'm not a fan of as sometimes I only want one portion and not four of something, especially the proteins.) Supposedly, you can tell the staff when they take your order that you only want a specific quantity of something, so you don't get an excessive amount. This restaurant isn't skimpy on the proteins, so order a little at a time otherwise you can be easily overwhelmed. There is a self-service sauce bar, along with rice in the back. The drink cooler is in the back to the right and the variety of drinks is insane. Not only do you have your standard soda varieties, but Hawaiian sodas and Asian drinks are included! Beer and wine are included with dinner too! This is one thing that sets them apart from all the other AYCE hot pot places in town. There is a decent number of proteins, vegetables, and cooked items to choose from. There's also a VIP Karaoke Room available - All You Can Eat & Drink, Karaoke for a max of 3 hours. It's $44.95/pp for the Dinner Menu, with a minimum of 6 people. $42.99 for Seniors, $22.99 for Children age 6-12, $13.50 for Children age 5 and under; 18% gratuity Grand Hotpot is more of a no-frills kind of AYCE hotpot place as reflected in the price, service, and atmosphere. Sure, their restrooms could be a bit cleaner amongst other things. But it's consistently busy without being overly crowded. Their location in Pacifica may not be as popular for everyone as well. There is plenty of parking available since it's located in a strip mall.

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Grand HotPot - Extended hours until 12 a.m.

Extended hours until 12 a.m.

Grand HotPot - Covered outdoor pot pot

Covered outdoor pot pot

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